With an aging core in Tina Salak, Nene Bautista, Michelle Carolino all in their 30's, de Guzman is banking on the team's young guns Jovelyn Gonzaga, Rachel Anne Daquis, Royse Tubino, Tin Agno with American imports Kierra Holst and Hailie Ripley to step up.

The Army sargeant's main plan of attack is to deceive the tall frontline of Foton featuring American imports Lindsay Stalzer, Ariel Usher and the Santiago sisters Jaja and Dindin.